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German

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DEGerman
V[faʊ̯]
character
The twenty-second letter of the German alphabet. In German, it is pronounced like an F sound.

“Das Wort Vogel beginnt mit dem Buchstaben V.”

The word bird begins with the letter V.

Also means
  1. The twenty-second letter of the German alphabet, called Vau and written in the Latin script.
  2. letter V

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Van[væn]
noun
A vehicle used for transporting goods or people.

“Der Handwerker fährt einen großen Van.”

The craftsman drives a large van.

Also means
  1. van

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
vif[viːf]
adj
Someone or something described as vif is very bright, smart, or full of life.

“Das Kind ist sehr vif.”

The child is very bright.

Also means
  1. vivid
  2. bright
  3. smart
  4. witty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
VPG
name
An abbreviation for a specific examination title given to trained working dogs.

“Sein Hund hat die VPG erfolgreich bestanden.”

His dog has successfully passed the VPG.

Also means
  1. initialism of Vielseitigkeitsprüfung für Gebrauchshunde (“Versatility examination for working dogs”), the name and abbreviation for working dog titles awarded by dog organizations other than the SV and other German Shepherd Dog organizations; equivalent to SchH; see also IPO
  2. Versatility examination for working dogs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Vase[ˈvaːzə]
noun
A decorative container, usually made of glass or ceramic, used for holding cut flowers.

“Die Blumen stehen in einer schönen Vase.”

The flowers are in a beautiful vase.

Also means
  1. vase

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
voll[fɔl]
adj
Containing as much as it can hold. It can also describe feeling satisfied after a meal or being drunk.

“Das Glas ist voll.”

The glass is full.

Also means
  1. full; filled
  2. full (not hungry anymore)
  3. drunk
  4. full

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Vater[ˈfaːtɐ]
noun
father

“Mein Vater arbeitet viel.”

My father works a lot.

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DEGerman
Vagina[ˈvaːɡina]
noun
The female reproductive organ.

“Die Vagina ist ein Teil der weiblichen Geschlechtsorgane.”

The vagina is a part of the female sexual organs.

Also means
  1. vagina
  2. the female sexual organs including the vulva

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Verena
name
A common German feminine given name.

“Verena liest gerne Bücher.”

Verena likes reading books.

Also means
  1. a female given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Vampire[vam-pi-re]
noun
The plural form of the word for a mythical creature that drinks blood.

“In vielen Filmen gibt es Vampire.”

There are vampires in many movies.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Vampir
  2. vampires

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Vanille[vaˈnɪlə]
noun
A popular flavoring derived from orchids, often used in sweets.

“Ich mag Eis mit Vanille am liebsten.”

I like vanilla ice cream the best.

Also means
  1. vanilla

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Verkehr[fɛrˈkeːr]
noun
This word describes the movement of vehicles, people, or goods in a system. It can also refer to communication or exchange between parties.

“Der Verkehr in der Stadt ist sehr laut.”

The traffic in the city is very loud.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of verkehren; correspondence, traffic (interaction involving the exchange of performances or messages)
  2. ellipsis of Straßenverkehr (“road traffic”)
  3. ellipsis of Geschlechtsverkehr (“sexual intercourse”)
  4. traffic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
verlobt[fɛɐ̯ˈloːpt]
adjective
engaged

“Wir sind seit einem Jahr verlobt.”

We have been engaged for a year.

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Variable[vaʁiˈaːblə]
noun
Something that can change or vary.

“Die mathematische Gleichung hat eine unbekannte Variable.”

The mathematical equation has an unknown variable.

Also means
  1. variable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Variante[vaˈʁi̯antə]
noun
A form or version of something that differs slightly from other forms of the same thing.

“Es gibt eine andere Variante dieses Spiels.”

There is another variant of this game.

Also means
  1. variant
  2. variation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Variation[vaʁiaˈt͡si̯oːn]
noun
A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level.

“Das Wetter zeigt heute eine starke Variation.”

The weather shows a strong variation today.

Also means
  1. variation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
vergessen[fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩]
verb
to forget

“Ich habe meinen Schlüssel zu Hause vergessen.”

I forgot my key at home.

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verreisen[fɛɐ̯'raɪ̯zn̩]
verb
to travel

“Wir wollen im Sommer für zwei Wochen verreisen.”

We want to travel for two weeks in the summer.

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DEGerman
verstauen[fɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯ən]
verb
to stow away

“Wir müssen das Gepäck sicher im Kofferraum verstauen.”

We need to stow the luggage safely in the trunk.

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DEGerman
verstoßen[fɛɐ̯ˈʃtoːsn̩]
verb
To officially banish someone from a group or family, or to break a rule or law.

“Er wurde aus seinem Dorf verstoßen.”

He was cast out of his village.

Also means
  1. to cast out (of a community), to disown
  2. to infringe, to break, to violate, to be contrary to
  3. to obturate, to occlude by propping something into
  4. to hide, to conceal
  5. to cease to advance, to not flow anymore
  6. to cast out

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Vertrauen[ver-trau-en]
noun
trust
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DEGerman
verbringen[fɛɐ̯ˈbʁɪŋən]
verb
To pass a certain amount of time doing something or being somewhere.

“Wo werden Sie die Nacht verbringen?”

Where will you spend the night?

Also means
  1. to spend, to pass (a period of time)
  2. to move (completely), to take, to transport
  3. to bring about, to make reality and somehow complete, to fullbring
  4. to spend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Verfassung[ver-fas-sung]
noun
constitution
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DEGerman
Verwüstung[fɛʁˈvyːstʊŋ]
noun
The act of destroying or ruining a place completely. It refers to a state of being desolate or empty.

“Der Sturm hinterließ eine schreckliche Verwüstung.”

The storm left behind terrible devastation.

Also means
  1. ravage, havoc, devastation, desolation
  2. desertification
  3. devastation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
verzichten[fɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɪçtn̩]
verb
to do without

“Ich verzichte heute auf den Nachtisch.”

I'll pass on dessert today.

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DEGerman
vielleicht[fiˈlaɪ̯çt]
adverb
maybe

“Vielleicht kommen sie morgen zu uns.”

Maybe they will come to us tomorrow.

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vorsichtig[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɪçtɪç]
adjective
cautious

“Sei bitte vorsichtig beim Überqueren der Straße.”

Please be careful when crossing the street.

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DEGerman
vorstellen[vor-stel-len]
verb
to introduce

“Darf ich Ihnen meine Schwester vorstellen?”

May I introduce my sister to you?

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DEGerman
vergleichen[fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯çn̩]
verb
to compare

“Wir müssen die Preise der verschiedenen Anbieter vergleichen.”

We need to compare the prices of different providers.

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DEGerman
verabschieden[fer-ap-shie-den]
verb
to say goodbye

“Wir verabschieden uns jetzt von unseren Gästen.”

We are saying goodbye to our guests now.

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DEGerman
Verwandtschaft[fer-vant-shaft]
noun, feminine
relatives

“Die gesamte Verwandtschaft trifft sich jedes Jahr zu Weihnachten.”

The entire extended family meets every year for Christmas.

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verständnisvoll[fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛntnɪsfɔl]
adjective
understanding

“Er reagierte sehr verständnisvoll auf meine Situation.”

He reacted very understandingly to my situation.

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DEGerman
vorsichtshalber[ˈfoːɐ̯zɪçt͡shalbɐ]
adverb
as a precaution

“Ich nehme vorsichtshalber einen Schirm mit.”

I'll take an umbrella as a precaution.

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DEGerman
LV[el-fau]
noun
An abbreviation commonly used in universities for a course or lecture.

“Hast du dich schon für die LV angemeldet?”

Have you already registered for the course?

Also means
  1. abbreviation of Lehrveranstaltung
  2. course

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ÖPNV[oe-peh-en-fau]
noun
This is an abbreviation for public local passenger transport, such as buses and trains.

“Ich nutze für den Weg zur Arbeit meistens den ÖPNV.”

I usually use public transport to get to work.

Also means
  1. initialism of öffentlicher Personennahverkehr
  2. public transport

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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raven[ˈʁɛɪ̯vn̩]
verb
To attend or participate in a rave party.

“Es wird geravt im Funkhaus Nalepastraße.”

People are raving at the Funkhaus Nalepastraße.

Also means
  1. to rave (to attend a rave)
  2. to rave

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
November[noˈfɛmbɐ]
noun
The eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Es ist im November oft sehr kalt.”

It is often very cold in November.

Also means
  1. November

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Revolver[ʁeˈvɔlvɐ]
noun
A type of handgun that has a rotating cylinder for holding multiple cartridges.

“Der Polizist zog seinen Revolver.”

The police officer pulled out his revolver.

Also means
  1. revolver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Atavismus[a-ta-vis-mus]
noun
The reappearance of a trait that had disappeared generations ago in a living thing.

“Der Biologe untersucht diesen Atavismus.”

The biologist is studying this atavism.

Also means
  1. atavism

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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divergent[ˌdivɛʁˈɡɛnt]
adj
Describes things that are moving away from each other or becoming different.

“Ihre Interessen sind sehr divergent.”

Their interests are very divergent.

Also means
  1. divergent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Liverpool[ˈlɪvɐpuːl]
name
A large city located in England, or a suburb of Sydney in Australia.

“Liverpool ist eine bedeutende Stadt im Nordwesten Englands.”

Liverpool is an important city in the northwest of England.

Also means
  1. Liverpool (a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England)
  2. Liverpool (a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
  3. Liverpool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Revolution[ˌʁe(ː).vo.luˈtsi̯oːn]
noun
A sudden or big change in how a country is governed, often involving violence.

“Selbst da, wo schon die Revolution unter der Losung „Alle Macht den Räten!“ den Sieg der Arbeiter und Bauern brachte, wurden die Räte staats- und parteiuntertan […]”

Even there, where the revolution, under the slogan "All power to the councils!", already brought the victory of the workers and peasants, the councils became servant to state and party […]

Also means
  1. revolution

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
der Verwandte[deːɐ̯ fɛɐ̯ˈvantə]
noun
relative

“Mein Verwandter kommt heute zu Besuch.”

My relative is coming to visit today.

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Wilhelm[ˈvɪlˌhɛlm]Sounds like V
name
A common male first name of German origin, which is equivalent to the English name William.

“Mein Großvater heißt Wilhelm.”

My grandfather's name is Wilhelm.

Also means
  1. a male given name from Old High German, feminine equivalent Wilhelmina, Wilhelmine, or Minna, equivalent to English William; diminutive forms Willi, Willy
  2. William

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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